Cannabis for Epilepsy
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There is considerable recent interest by the public and physicians in using medical cannabis or its derivatives to treat seizures.
Many conventional antiepileptic drugs are poorly tolerated by persons who experience adverse side effects such as irritability, aggressive behavior, and/or insomnia. However, cannabis containing high levels of CBD - a compound found in cannabis - induces fewer such problems; yet, it still may provide benefits in mood, sleep, and alertness. In a survey, some parents discontinued anticonvulsant medicine for their children after observing beneficial effects of cannabis, while still reporting improved and well-tolerated seizure control.
Anecdotal evidence in a survey revealed that 21 percent of patients with seizures in an epilepsy medical centre admitted to utilising medicinal cannabis in the past year, Among them, 24 percent believed it was beneficial.
Consult your physician or a medical practitioner before using cannabis as an alternative medicine.
Studies and research done by; Murali K Kolikonda, Kavitha Srinivasan, Manasa Enja , Vishwanath Sagi, Steven Lippmann